BackingMinds Fund III
◆ Fund Size
$50M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Sweden
◆ Portfolio
27 companies
◆ Activity
Statusraising
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◆ Investment Thesis
BackingMinds is a venture capital fund that backs founders early, often before they look right to anyone else, particularly those building solutions to Europe's biggest challenges such as climate and clean energy, circular industry, and European resilience. The fund focuses on founders who don't think like everyone else, supporting them through every stage of growth with capital, hands-on operational support, and an engaged audience from day one. The investment strategy prioritizes sectors addressing the climate transition, AI and digital sovereignty, and human potential.
◆ About BackingMinds
Third fund by BackingMinds focused on investing in Nordic startups at early stages.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hjertström | — | Senior | |
| Niclas Wijkström | — | Senior | |
| Lisen Oliw | — | Partner | |
| Olivia Ingemarsson | — | Manager | |
| Sara Wimmercranz | Co-founder and Partner | Founding Partner | |
| Susanne Najafi | Co-founder and Partner | Founding Partner | |
| Zacharias Veiksaar | — | Analyst |
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◆ FAQ
What does BackingMinds Fund III invest in?
BackingMinds Fund III invests in Clean Energy, climate & resilience, circular industry, ai & digital sovereignty and human potential at the pre-seed, seed, series-a and series-b stages.
Which geographies does BackingMinds Fund III focus on?
BackingMinds Fund III focuses on Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, and is headquartered in Sweden.
What is BackingMinds Fund III's typical check size?
BackingMinds Fund III typically writes checks of $0.5M to $3M.